A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Old English Bead pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our Victorian flatware collection

The pieces of this magnificent antique Victorian English sterling silver flatware set for 12 persons are crafted in the Old English Bead pattern.

The anterior and posterior surface of each piece is encompassed with an impressive paralleling double struck bead decorated border.

The anterior surface of each fork and spoon handle is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion holding a cross crosslet fitchy .

The anterior of each fork handle and the reverse of each spoon handle features a pip to the terminal, in addition to each spoon featuring a rounded heel to the reverse of the bowl.

This Victorian flatware service consists of 108 pieces:

Basic Service:

12 Table knives

12 Table forks

12 Table/Soup spoons

12 Dessert knives

12 Dessert forks

12 Dessert spoons

12 Fish knives

12 Fish forks

12 Teaspoons

This impressive service benefits from a fine and impressive solid sterling silver fish service, crafted by C J Vander Ltd in Sheffield, 1967

The fundamental pieces of flatware have been crafted by the London silversmith Francis Boone Thomas of F B Thomas & Co in 1897, apart from the teaspoons which were crafted by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, 1893.

The original knives have been crafted using the same handles and fitted with stainless steel blades; half the blades bear the marks for 'Roberts & Belk Ltd, Sheffield, England' and the others 'C J Vander, England'.

This impressive canteen of cutlery is fitted to the original, fine and impressive oak wood lift up lid and well, two draw canteen box.

The box features brass drawer and carrying handles, in addition to an incurved shaped vacant cartouche to the upper surface.

The interior of each drawer/compartment has been refitted with navy velvet replicating the same appearance as the original covering.

Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.